Misogyny, $800 first dates, simps, and high-value women: Social media has been busy cooking up and feeding us an addictive but toxic slurry of trends over the past few years. Here at The Toxic Cooking Show we're two friends dedicated to breaking down these trends, terms, and taunts into their simplest ingredients to understand where they came from and how they affect our lives. Join us each week as we ponder and discuss charged topics like personal responsibility and "not all men" before pla ...
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Burnstock Part II Cruising to a Better Festival
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Send us a text Ever wondered how two music events could offer such contrasting experiences? This episode takes you deep into the chaos and communal spirit of music festivals. We start by recounting the horrifying events of Woodstock 99, where chaos reigned and safety measures fell disastrously short. Then, we shift gears to the heartwarming communi…
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From Peace and Love to Chaos: Unveiling the Dark History of Woodstock 99
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Send us a text How did a celebration of peace and love turn into a chaotic disaster? Join us on the Toxic Cooking Show as we uncover the turbulent history of Woodstock festivals, from the iconic Woodstock '69 that defined a generation with artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, to the unruly and rebellious Woodstock '94 featuring acts like Gre…
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Cultural Norms and the Paralysis of Inaction
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Send us a text What would you do if you witnessed someone in distress in public? This episode of the Toxic Cooking Show challenges you to rethink everything you know about the bystander effect and personal responsibility. This week Lindsay McClane with my co-host, Christopher Patchet, LCSW, we unravel the misconceptions surrounding the infamous Kit…
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Witnesses in Silence: The Dark Reality of the Bystander Effect
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Send us a text Why do people often stand by and do nothing during emergencies? Discover the unsettling truth behind the bystander effect, starting with the tragic and infamous Kitty Genovese case. We'll recount the chilling details of her 1964 murder and the media portrayal that claimed 38 witnesses did nothing to help. While later investigations r…
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Beyond the Jackpot: Gender, Money, and Marital Fates
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Send us a text Why do women double their chances of divorce after winning the lottery, while men are 30% more likely to tie the knot?" Join us as we dig into the surprising and often overlooked effects of financial windfalls on relationships. We explore the statistics and discuss the emotional disconnect that can arise when men focus on material fu…
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Unpacking the Financial Strain on Women in the Workforce
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Send us a text Why do female-dominated fields often require advanced degrees yet offer starting salaries comparable to jobs needing less formal education? In this episode, we promise to uncover the deep-rooted gender disparities in career salaries by examining the educational requirements and initial pay scales of male-dominated and female-dominate…
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Unveiling the "Bang Maids": Gender Roles and Toxic Relationships
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Send us a text Can traditional gender roles be the hidden root of toxic relationships?" On this thought-provoking episode of the Toxic Cooking Show, Lindsay McLean and Christopher Patchett, LCSW, wrap up their deep dive into toxic archetypes by shedding light on the often-overlooked concept of "bang maids." These women juggle domestic chores and se…
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Homemaking or Hatemaking: Unmasking the Trad Wife Agendas
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Send us a text Can the allure of a perfectly baked sourdough starter lead you into the clutches of far-right ideologies? On this episode of the Toxic Cooking Show, we navigate the seemingly wholesome world of the "trad wife" movement, a growing online trend that romanticizes a return to 1950s domesticity and traditional gender roles. Lindsay McClan…
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Dissecting the Cult of Controversial Influencers
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Send us a text This week we take a look at giving the spotlight to the "influencers" of social media that, despite having a message of toxic outlooks, continue to have a platform that only grows. We dive deep into Gypsy Rose, (no longer a doctor) Jordan Peterson, and Andrew (tater tot) Tate. We look at the messages they prove and talk about how the…
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Who, what is a pick me girl, and why is it so toxic?
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Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself vying for attention in a way that makes you cringe in hindsight? Well, we've all been there, and this episode, Lindsay McLean, along with Christopher Patchet, are pulling back the curtain on the social labyrinth of the "pick me girl", right from its roots in the playground dynamics of early girlhood. We …
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Send us a text Have you ever witnessed the struggle many men face when it comes to sharing their deepest emotions, even with those they hold dear? This week we have a revelatory discussion that peels back the layers of why men often bottle up their feelings of sadness or depression. We take a look at factors that set up the stage to repressing men'…
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Alpha Widows and the Quest for High-Status Love
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Send us a text Ever found yourself chuckling at the wisdom buried within Urban Dictionary? That's where we kick things off, unraveling the fabric of 'alpha widows' and 'hypergamy' with humor yet a keen eye on their serious repercussions on modern dating and self-worth. Our latest episode peels back the layers of these potent social dynamics, as we …
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Send us a text Last week we talked about pretty privilege. This week we look at the total other end of the spectrum, the forgotten fuglies. Why are we, your lovely hosts, coining the term "the forgotten fuglies"? Well, apparently, unlike the pretty people that have all the research on their mental health, social ranks, and acceptabilities in the wo…
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Send us a text Pretty privilege brings nothing but advantages to someone who has conventional attractiveness, right? There are the advantages of free drinks, easier to find a partner. But, with pretty privilege comes the unprivileges of unwanted attention, and over-looked mental health problems. This week we dive into the good, the bad, and the ugl…
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Send us a text A wonderful night at a father daughter dance. Dad gets dressed up to take his daughter out for dinner. Daughter puts on a nice dress to spend time with her father. How could we possibly add this as an ingredient to our toxic soup? Well, how about making the theme of the entire night on the daughter's virginity? That's right! Purity B…
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Send us a text Gaslighting, it has become one of those terms that is starting to lose meaning due to everyone calling out gaslighting one everything. If someone lies. People calls out that it is gaslighting. If someone is being manipulative. People calls out that it is gaslighting. However, actual gaslighting is much much more serious and we will e…
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Send us a text Looking at the friend zone. What is it? Where did the name come from? We look at this, and more importantly, can the friend zone be harmful? and if yes to whom can this be harmful for? The one who is zoned? The one who is zoning? both? Let's dive into the toxic meanings that is the friend zone.…
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Send us a text Moving away from the toxic Alpha male to the opposite end of the spectrum. We talk about "the simp". Are they just the nice guys? Where did the name come from? How do these Simps affect the people around them and how do they affect themselves?Por Christopher D Patchet, LCSW Lindsay McClane
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Send us a text This week we discuss women trends that have been featured on tiktok including A4 challenge, and goldfish in the collarbone (yuck) challenge. We dive into body images over the years from the tube like body of the flapper girls in the 1920's to the present "thigh gap" and "hip dips".Por Christopher D Patchet, LCSW Lindsay McClane
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Send us a text Last week we talked about three different cases that lead to murder. But where is the blame placed? Does it go to the me engaging in the toxic behaviors, or does the blame go to the women that are thriving off the toxic behaviors.Por Christopher D Patchet, LCSW Lindsay McClane
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Send us a text Taking a look at three cases that ended in murders. A young woman who grew up poor finds a self-made millionaire. Started a sexual relationship, in order to give a crush from the past the illusion that she turned her life around.A struggling B-Instagram model meets a psychiatrist willing to give her the A celebrity lifestyle she alwa…
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Send us a text We all know the toxic male, but what about the toxic female? Who is she? While not as flamboyant or ever-present on social media as the toxic male, you've probably met her out in the wild. Our topic for this week breaks down the different ways in which woman can be labeled toxic and why.…
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Send us a text "Alpha male" - just uttering this gets people on every side of the issue up in arms, shouting their viewpoint. But where did this term come from, and what or who is it actually referring to? This week we take a quick dive into the history of the term as well as discuss what we really think these men should be called. For More Informa…
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Send us a text Hi and welcome to our podcast, the... uh... what are we called again? We're Chris and Lindsay a.k.a. Dad and the Best Daughter Ever, and while we've known each other for over a decade we're still new to podcasting. Get to know us as we stumble through our first ever show and talk about what we hope to achieve with this show.…
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